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We offer paid summer jobs and internships, giving high school students the chance to build a foundation and a resume for future employment in the outdoor industry. Check out these videos highlighting some of our summer jobs!

Jobs and internship will be posted in Feb. 2024

Check out the posts below to get an idea of the types of jobs we commonly offer to students in our community.

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Camp Counselor Job 2023

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Summary: Spend this summer outside doing something meaningful and fun with kids in your community! Camp Counselors will help supervise campers, ages 7-11, assisting with activities and games outside, under…

Wilder Bunch Trail Crew Job 2023

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Summary: The “Wilder Bunch” is a high school trail crew that builds and maintains the trails of Delta County, including Hotchkiss, Delta, Cedaredge, Paonia, and Crawford. In this position, you…

Social Media Job 2023

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Summary: If you enjoy taking pictures and videos, and being outside, this is the job for you! In this position, you will help manage the Nature Connection's social media accounts…

Summer Backpacking Internship 2023

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Summary: Are you passionate about hiking and curious about what it takes to be a guide? The Nature Connection is hiring backpacking interns to help plan and lead youth backpacking…

Backcountry Youth Trail Crew Job – Forest Service 2023

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Summary: Work with the United States Forest Service on a camping-based crew in the Kebler Pass backcountry on the Gunnison National Forest. Responsibilities: Crew members will help clear fallen trees…

Western Slope SUP River Guide Internship

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The Nature Connection is excited to partner with Western Slope SUP to promote their River Guide Certification Program. Please visit the Western Slope SUP website for full internship description and…

Water Sports (SUP) Instructor Job 2023

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Summary: Cool off this summer as a Water Sports Instructor for the Nature Connection! If you like SUP'ing (and even if you have never done it, but enjoy outdoor adventures),…

Summer Climbing Instructor Job 2023

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Summary: Are you excited about climbing and bouldering and want to share this passion with your community? The Climbing Instructor will be in charge of supporting our Community Climbing Program…

Bike Tech Job 2023

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Summary: Learn the essentials of maintaining and repairing mountain bikes (MTBs) and build technical job skills this summer. Nature Connection Bike Techs will fix flats, inspect, clean and tune-up our…

Healthy Forest Science Internship 2023

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Summary: Do you imagine a future career in the sciences or working outdoors to help restore and enhance our local forests? Investigate all of the incredible outdoor opportunities available with…
Family ProgramsTraining
March 23, 2023

Wilderness First Aid 2023

Click here to register. You will be directed to UltraCamp to create an account. What is Wilderness First Aid? A wilderness medicine course prepares you for the possibility of a backcountry…
Lifeguard Training
February 19, 2019

Scholarship for Water Safety Instructor Training

Scholarship for Water Safety Instructor Training The Nature Connection offers partial scholarships to help cover the cost of a Water Safety Instructor Training at Bill Heddles Recreation Center. Once completed,…
Lifeguard Training
February 19, 2019

Scholarship for Lifeguard Training

Scholarship for Lifeguard Training The Nature Connection offers partial scholarships to help cover the costs for lifeguard training at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, so that students can work during the…
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